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Discipline Priest PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Discipline Priest
Season 4
50 characters
3153 - 3518

Welcome to Murlok.io's Discipline Priest PvE guide for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Discipline Priests from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes 指染流年 (Icecrown TW) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 3518.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Discipline Priests

  1. 1
    指染流年's character icon
    指染流年
    Icecrown (TW)
    521 ilvl
    3518
  2. 2
    Лфгэнджойер's character icon
    Лфгэнджойер
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    523 ilvl
    3410
  3. 3
    Medizinmann's character icon
    Medizinmann
    Eredar (EU)
    520 ilvl
    3400
  4. 4
    Springz's character icon
    Springz
    Dragonmaw (US)
    521 ilvl
    3394
  5. 5
    牧小雨丶's character icon
    牧小雨丶
    World Tree (TW)
    522 ilvl
    3376

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Discipline Priest Secondary and Minor stats for Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+3711
26% Critical Strike
+6694
38% Haste
+1938
25% Mastery
+4388
21% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Mastery
Minor Stats
+671
9% Avoidance
+333
7% Leech
+265
5% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Discipline Priests in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    26
  2. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    7
  3. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    6
  4. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    4
  5. Goblin race icon
    Goblin
    2

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Priest specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Priest class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Priest's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Renew
50
Dispel Magic
31
Shadowfiend
50
Prayer of Mending
2
Improved Flash Heal
50
Improved Purify
22
Psychic Voice
0
Shadow Word: Death
50
Focused Mending
0
Holy Nova
48
Protective Light
47
Angelic Feather
49
Phantasm
16
Death and Madness
49
Spell Warding
49
Rhapsody
10
Leap of Faith
30
Shackle Undead
16
Sheer Terror
7
Dominate Mind
43
Words of the Pious
27
Mass Dispel
36
Move with Grace
0
Power Infusion
50
Sanguine Teachings
50
Tithe Evasion
13
Inspiration
18
Mental Agility
3
Body and Soul
32
Twins of the Sun Priestess
50
Void Shield
0
San'layn
46
Apathy
0
Unwavering Will
50
Twist of Fate
50
Throes of Pain
11
Binding Heals
49
Halo
43
Translucent Image
50
Mindgames
0
Surge of Light
49
Light's Inspiration
18
Crystalline Reflection
9
Improved Fade
45
Manipulation
0
Benevolence
43
Angelic Bulwark
7
Essence Devourer
50
Shattered Perceptions
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Discipline Priests with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Atonement
50
Power Word: Radiance
50
Pain Suppression
50
Power of the Dark Side
50
Light's Promise
50
Sanctuary
8
Protector of the Frail
48
Dark Indulgence
50
Schism
50
Enduring Luminescence
38
Shield Discipline
1
Power Word: Barrier
49
Painful Punishment
37
Malicious Intent
4
Purge the Wicked
50
Rapture
50
Shadow Covenant
50
Revel in Purity
50
Contrition
0
Indemnity
45
Pain and Suffering
2
Twilight Corruption
50
Borrowed Time
0
Castigation
50
Abyssal Reverie
50
Train of Thought
50
Ultimate Penitence
8
Lenience
46
Void Summoner
50
Divine Aegis
8
Blaze of Light
50
Heaven's Wrath
0
Harsh Discipline
50
Expiation
0
Inescapable Torment
50
Aegis of Wrath
0
Weal and Woe
1
Overloaded with Light
0
Twilight Equilibrium
48
Mindbender
48

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Discipline Priest's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Purification
5
Trinity
6
Strength of Soul
14
Ultimate Radiance
32
Archangel
2
Dark Archangel
10
Thoughtsteal
3
Inner Light and Shadow
14
Absolute Faith
0
Catharsis
10
Phase Shift
9
Improved Mass Dispel
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Discipline Priests in Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Mask of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Mask of the Furnace Seraph
    48
  2. Hood of Surging Time item icon
    Hood of Surging Time
    1
  3. Lost Scholar's Timely Hat item icon
    Lost Scholar's Timely Hat
    1

Neck

  1. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    33
  2. Tuskarr Bone Necklace item icon
    Tuskarr Bone Necklace
    6
  3. Bromach's Disentombed Locket item icon
    Bromach's Disentombed Locket
    5
  4. Terros's Captive Core item icon
    Terros's Captive Core
    2
  5. Choker of Shielding item icon
    Choker of Shielding
    1

Shoulders

  1. Devotion of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Devotion of the Furnace Seraph
    48
  2. Boastful Stalker's Epaulets item icon
    Boastful Stalker's Epaulets
    2

Back

  1. Potion-Stained Cloak item icon
    Potion-Stained Cloak
    18
  2. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    16
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    5
  4. Decorated Commander's Cindercloak item icon
    Decorated Commander's Cindercloak
    3
  5. Fireproof Drape item icon
    Fireproof Drape
    3

Chest

  1. Command of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Command of the Furnace Seraph
    42
  2. Blessed Ohn'ir Robes item icon
    Blessed Ohn'ir Robes
    4
  3. Robe of Plunging Depths item icon
    Robe of Plunging Depths
    3
  4. Bronze Defender's Vesture item icon
    Bronze Defender's Vesture
    1

Wrist

  1. Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation item icon
    Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation
    15
  2. Infused Elemental Bands item icon
    Infused Elemental Bands
    9
  3. Animated Shackles item icon
    Animated Shackles
    7
  4. Overengineered Sleeve Extenders item icon
    Overengineered Sleeve Extenders
    5
  5. Clasps of the Diligent Steward item icon
    Clasps of the Diligent Steward
    4

Hands

  1. Grasp of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Grasp of the Furnace Seraph
    49
  2. Phoenix-Plume Gloves item icon
    Phoenix-Plume Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Flare-Singed Strap item icon
    Flare-Singed Strap
    11
  2. Sky Saddle Cord item icon
    Sky Saddle Cord
    10
  3. Discarded Creation's Restraint item icon
    Discarded Creation's Restraint
    8
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    5
  5. Lost Hero's Waist Wrap item icon
    Lost Hero's Waist Wrap
    4

Legs

  1. Crazed Traveler's Legwraps item icon
    Crazed Traveler's Legwraps
    19
  2. Breeches of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Breeches of the Furnace Seraph
    17
  3. Flametender's Legwraps item icon
    Flametender's Legwraps
    7
  4. Leggings of the New Dawn item icon
    Leggings of the New Dawn
    2
  5. Miner's Sturdy Trousers item icon
    Miner's Sturdy Trousers
    2

Feet

  1. Ravenous Pursuer's Footwraps item icon
    Ravenous Pursuer's Footwraps
    21
  2. Ancient Crosswrapped Sandals item icon
    Ancient Crosswrapped Sandals
    11
  3. Lost Scholar's Belted Treads item icon
    Lost Scholar's Belted Treads
    4
  4. Treads of Fractured Realities item icon
    Treads of Fractured Realities
    3
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    3

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    18
  2. Thunderous Downburst Ring item icon
    Thunderous Downburst Ring
    17
  3. Unstable Arcane Loop item icon
    Unstable Arcane Loop
    17
  4. Circle of Ascended Frost item icon
    Circle of Ascended Frost
    14
  5. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    12

Trinkets

  1. Tome of Unstable Power item icon
    Tome of Unstable Power
    34
  2. Ward of Faceless Ire item icon
    Ward of Faceless Ire
    20
  3. Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart item icon
    Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart
    11
  4. Ominous Chromatic Essence item icon
    Ominous Chromatic Essence
    9
  5. Furious Ragefeather item icon
    Furious Ragefeather
    5

Main Hand

  1. Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno item icon
    Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno
    24
  2. Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle item icon
    Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle
    12
  3. Bloodfire Extraction Conduit item icon
    Bloodfire Extraction Conduit
    2
  4. Eternal Kindler's Greatstaff item icon
    Eternal Kindler's Greatstaff
    2
  5. Infinite Dragonspire item icon
    Infinite Dragonspire
    2

Off Hand

  1. Irontorch Igniter item icon
    Irontorch Igniter
    8
  2. Kokia's Burnout Rod item icon
    Kokia's Burnout Rod
    5
  3. Vexamus' Expulsion Rod item icon
    Vexamus' Expulsion Rod
    4
  4. Icewrath's Channeling Conduit item icon
    Icewrath's Channeling Conduit
    3
  5. Rod of Perfect Order item icon
    Rod of Perfect Order
    3

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Ward of Faceless Ire item icon
    Ward of Faceless Ire
    12
  2. Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart item icon
    Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart
    7
  3. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    7
  4. Ominous Chromatic Essence item icon
    Ominous Chromatic Essence
    6
  5. Whispering Incarnate Icon item icon
    Whispering Incarnate Icon
    5

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Discipline Priests in Mythic+.

  1. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    33
  2. Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation embellishment item icon
    Rallied To Victory
    15
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    6
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl embellishment item icon
    Verdant Tether
    6
  5. Choker of Shielding embellishment item icon
    Choker Of Shielding
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Discipline Priests in Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    48

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    39
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    11

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    39
  2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    11

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    40
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    10

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    34

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    31
  2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    18
  3. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    32
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    17

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    61
  2. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    20
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    15

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    34
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    11
  3. Dreaming Devotion enchantment icon
    Dreaming Devotion
    2

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Discipline Priests in Mythic+.

  1. Crafty Ysemerald gem icon
    Crafty Ysemerald
    64
  2. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    49
  3. Fierce Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Fierce Illimited Diamond
    33
  4. Radiant Alexstraszite gem icon
    Radiant Alexstraszite
    26
  5. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    20